Taboos Without Taboos

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  • TV-MA
  • 2017
  • 1 Season

Taboos Without Taboos is a highly intriguing and unusual series that explores the myriad of taboos that still exist in various cultures, communities and belief systems. The show is produced by Spektrum TV/AMC Central Europe and is hosted by a range of experts in various fields who delve deep into topics that are often considered socially, culturally or politically forbidden.

The series aims to uncover hidden truths and shed light on subjects that are often perceived as taboo and provoke thought-provoking discussions and debates. From discussing the impact of environmental disasters on indigenous communities to excavating some of the most divisive aspects of human sexuality, Taboos Without Taboos offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by societies regarding some of its deepest-held convictions.

Each episode of the show tackles a sensitive topic that has links to taboos discussed in a single hour-long program. The series invites guests who bring in their extensive knowledge, deep insight, and personal experiences to the exploration of the taboos at hand. The guests range from anthropologists, historians, climate activists, doctors, human rights advocates, to grassroots organizers and activists, among others. With them, the show gives depth, context and insight to the taboo they are discussing, even in its most nuanced form.

One episode, for example, is dedicated to the topic of polyamory, which is the practice of having romantic or sexual relationships with more than one person at the same time. Polyamory is a topic that is often considered taboo, falling outside of the conventional and traditional definition of a monogamous relationship. Yet the episode takes a deep dive into the concept, exploring how it works in different relationships, the strengths and challenges it presents, and how it works in practice.

Another episode explores the cultural significance of food, and how it is linked to different beliefs, communities and traditions. The show addresses topics such as veganism, meat consumption, and the cultural impact food can have on people's lives. In the episode, the show examines how people's relationship with food can be seen as taboo or stigmatized and explores how food can be used as a tool of power by governments and corporations.

The series also delves into other less politically correct topics, such as mental health and addiction, human cannibalism, and chronic pain. These are all topics that are not often openly discussed in mainstream media or society, and thus, are considered taboo.

The show employs a variety of storytelling techniques as episodes delve into the difficulties of being an advocate in sensitive and often controversial areas. The show features live conversations, interviews, and expert testimonies that give viewers an up-close and personal view of the taboo from various angles. The guests provide their invaluable perspectives, experiences, and insights, as they discuss how these topics can have harmful consequences on marginalised communities and vulnerable individuals. The hosts encourage people to speak up, have their voices hear, and to embrace their authenticity despite the social stigma.

Overall, Taboos Without Taboos is a well-researched, thought-provoking, and deeply intelligent series that helps viewers to expand their knowledge and open their minds to a range of topics still considered taboo in societies around the world. The show aims to challenge taboos, and to frame these discussions in a way that encourages empathy, understanding, and acceptance in regards to those whose beliefs, behaviors or experiences are deemed unacceptable. It is a show that is both informative and captivating, and one that is especially important in today's social climate.

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Atypical Families
6. Atypical Families
December 1, 2017
Taboos without Taboos: Atypical Families presents mothers, fathers, and children who have lived their lives in uncommon circumstances for years.
Atypical Families
6. Atypical Families
December 1, 2017
Taboos without Taboos: Atypical Families presents mothers, fathers, and children who have lived their lives in uncommon circumstances for years.
Atypical Families
6. Atypical Families
December 1, 2017
Taboos without Taboos: Atypical Families presents mothers, fathers, and children who have lived their lives in uncommon circumstances for years.
Atypical Families
6. Atypical Families
December 1, 2017
Taboos without Taboos: Atypical Families presents mothers, fathers, and children who have lived their lives in uncommon circumstances for years.
Sexual Identity & Desires
5. Sexual Identity & Desires
November 24, 2017
In Taboos without Taboos: Sexual Identity & Desires we can meet a gay couple who have had to cope with exclusion, explore the psyches of polyamorous lovers, and peep into the secret life of swingers' clubs. We can also discover the desires of the clients of "Lady Daisy" the dominatrix, and share the inner conflicts of a trans woman who is in the process of transition.
Sexual Identity & Desires
5. Sexual Identity & Desires
November 24, 2017
In Taboos without Taboos: Sexual Identity & Desires we can meet a gay couple who have had to cope with exclusion, explore the psyches of polyamorous lovers, and peep into the secret life of swingers' clubs. We can also discover the desires of the clients of "Lady Daisy" the dominatrix, and share the inner conflicts of a trans woman who is in the process of transition.
Sexual Identity & Desires
5. Sexual Identity & Desires
November 24, 2017
In Taboos without Taboos: Sexual Identity & Desires we can meet a gay couple who have had to cope with exclusion, explore the psyches of polyamorous lovers, and peep into the secret life of swingers' clubs. We can also discover the desires of the clients of "Lady Daisy" the dominatrix, and share the inner conflicts of a trans woman who is in the process of transition.
Sexual Identity & Desires
5. Sexual Identity & Desires
November 24, 2017
In Taboos without Taboos: Sexual Identity & Desires we can meet a gay couple who have had to cope with exclusion, explore the psyches of polyamorous lovers, and peep into the secret life of swingers' clubs. We can also discover the desires of the clients of "Lady Daisy" the dominatrix, and share the inner conflicts of a trans woman who is in the process of transition.
Addictions
4. Addictions
November 17, 2017
Taboos Without Taboos: Addictions introduces us to people who have paid a high price for their former habits but now help others to fight their inner demons.
Addictions
4. Addictions
November 17, 2017
Taboos Without Taboos: Addictions introduces us to people who have paid a high price for their former habits but now help others to fight their inner demons.
Addictions
4. Addictions
November 17, 2017
Taboos Without Taboos: Addictions introduces us to people who have paid a high price for their former habits but now help others to fight their inner demons.
Addictions
4. Addictions
November 17, 2017
Taboos Without Taboos: Addictions introduces us to people who have paid a high price for their former habits but now help others to fight their inner demons.
Secrets & Sins
3. Secrets & Sins
November 10, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Secrets & Sins we can hear the story, unspoken for over 35 years, of a nine-year-old boy whose father killed his grandparents before his very eyes. We can also find out how a Catholic priest was able to overcome the sin of overindulgence, aka alcoholism, and learn why the family of a Hungarian living in Israel hid her Jewish roots from her.
Secrets & Sins
3. Secrets & Sins
November 10, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Secrets & Sins we can hear the story, unspoken for over 35 years, of a nine-year-old boy whose father killed his grandparents before his very eyes. We can also find out how a Catholic priest was able to overcome the sin of overindulgence, aka alcoholism, and learn why the family of a Hungarian living in Israel hid her Jewish roots from her.
Secrets & Sins
3. Secrets & Sins
November 10, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Secrets & Sins we can hear the story, unspoken for over 35 years, of a nine-year-old boy whose father killed his grandparents before his very eyes. We can also find out how a Catholic priest was able to overcome the sin of overindulgence, aka alcoholism, and learn why the family of a Hungarian living in Israel hid her Jewish roots from her.
Secrets & Sins
3. Secrets & Sins
November 10, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Secrets & Sins we can hear the story, unspoken for over 35 years, of a nine-year-old boy whose father killed his grandparents before his very eyes. We can also find out how a Catholic priest was able to overcome the sin of overindulgence, aka alcoholism, and learn why the family of a Hungarian living in Israel hid her Jewish roots from her.
Grief
2. Grief
November 3, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Grief we can learn how Buddhists and Jews mourn their dead, witness a Gypsy funeral and also get to know a pilot who runs an aerial funeral service, an elderly lady who simultaneously scattered the ashes of three of her kin into the River Danube, and a young father who is trying to come to terms with the death of his one-year-old daughter.
Grief
2. Grief
November 3, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Grief we can learn how Buddhists and Jews mourn their dead, witness a Gypsy funeral and also get to know a pilot who runs an aerial funeral service, an elderly lady who simultaneously scattered the ashes of three of her kin into the River Danube, and a young father who is trying to come to terms with the death of his one-year-old daughter.
Grief
2. Grief
November 3, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Grief we can learn how Buddhists and Jews mourn their dead, witness a Gypsy funeral and also get to know a pilot who runs an aerial funeral service, an elderly lady who simultaneously scattered the ashes of three of her kin into the River Danube, and a young father who is trying to come to terms with the death of his one-year-old daughter.
Grief
2. Grief
November 3, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Grief we can learn how Buddhists and Jews mourn their dead, witness a Gypsy funeral and also get to know a pilot who runs an aerial funeral service, an elderly lady who simultaneously scattered the ashes of three of her kin into the River Danube, and a young father who is trying to come to terms with the death of his one-year-old daughter.
Death
1. Death
October 27, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Death we have the chance to visit an emergency room physician who often has to break the news of a patient's demise to their relatives, see how a corpse's face is made up, and take a glimpse into the life of a pathologist, whose approach to death is scientific.
Death
1. Death
October 27, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Death we have the chance to visit an emergency room physician who often has to break the news of a patient's demise to their relatives, see how a corpse's face is made up, and take a glimpse into the life of a pathologist, whose approach to death is scientific.
Death
1. Death
October 27, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Death we have the chance to visit an emergency room physician who often has to break the news of a patient's demise to their relatives, see how a corpse's face is made up, and take a glimpse into the life of a pathologist, whose approach to death is scientific.
Death
1. Death
October 27, 2017
In Taboos Without Taboos: Death we have the chance to visit an emergency room physician who often has to break the news of a patient's demise to their relatives, see how a corpse's face is made up, and take a glimpse into the life of a pathologist, whose approach to death is scientific.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 27, 2017